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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 2015-11-16City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission November 16, 2015 Chair Cummings called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and Commissioner Klinger led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Machen, Cummings, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner Robin Roberts, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA With no objections, Chair Cummings so ordered the approval of the agenda as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bruce Boehm spoke regarding his request to relocate his stairway and widen his front door, presented the Planning Commission on November 2, 2015. He expressed concern that Variance 15 -1 and Minor Use Permit 15 -13 were presented as one item, and requested both items be brought back and heard separately. Seth Eaker expressed that he would like to continue to receive updates regarding the status of the Seal Beach Pier and commented on community events. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed oral communications. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no consent calendar items. SCHEDULED MATTERS There were no scheduled matters. Commissioner Thomas stated that he resides within a 500' radius of both properties regarding New Business Item 1 and Public Hearing Item 2, and then recused himself and left the Council Chamber. Page 2 — Planning Commission 11/16/15 NEW BUSINESS 1. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 15 -10 1067 Pacific Coast Highway Applicant: Hugh and Marika Gregg Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 15 -10) to allow a Pilates studio to operate in a commercial suite located at 1067 Pacific Coast Highway within the Service Commercial (SC) zoning area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 15 -26, Approving Minor Use Permit and Approving a Categorical Exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a PowerPoint presentation that included the site location, project description and proposed floor plan. He then stated that no written correspondence was received in response to the public notification process and concluded with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Campbell noted that Resolution No. 15 -26, Section 1, should be amended to reflect that the correct submission date of application is September 28, 2015 rather than November 16, 2015. Chair Cummings then opened the public hearing. Speakers: Applicant Marika Gregg spoke of the benefits of Pilates and clarified that the music used during instruction would not be loud. Seth Eaker and Dave Wyneken spoke in support of the applicant. Having no further requests to speak Chair Cummings closed the public hearing. Commissioner Campbell noted that Resolution No. 15 -27, Section 1, should be amended to reflect that the correct submission date of application is October 30, 2015. Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 15 -26, approving Minor Use Permit and approving a Categorical Exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. AYES: Machen, Cummings, Campbell, Klinger NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas Motion carried Page 3 — Planning Commission 11/16/15 PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15 -8 1041 Pacific Coast Highway Applicant: Joseph Barbara Property Owner: Columbia Regency Retail Partners, LLC Request: Conditional Use Permit 15 -8 requesting to allow a restaurant to serve beer and wine with a Type 41 (On -Sale Beer and Wine) alcohol license within the General Commercial (GC) zoning area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 15 -27, Approving Conditional Use Permit 15 -8 and a Categorical Exemption in the connection therewith. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a PowerPoint presentation that included the site location, project description and proposed floor plan. He stated that the applicant is requesting the permission to serve distilled spirits and noted that the applicant has operated businesses in Seal Beach previously which were in good standing. He then noted that Resolution 15 -27 Section 5, Condition 5, has been changed to reduce the hours of operation to 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. He then stated that no written correspondence was received in response to the public notification process and concluded with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Campbell noted that Resolution No. 15 -27, Section 1, should be amended to reflect the submission date of application as October 30, 2015. Chair Cummings then opened the public hearing. Speakers: Applicant Joseph Barbara stated that he is a long time resident of Seal Beach and expressed his interest in returning his restaurant establishment to the community. Vice Chair Machen stated that she was pleased that the hours of operation had been reduced. Simon Stone, Dave Wyneken, Diane Ostrowski and Seth Eaker spoke in support of the applicant. Having no further requests to speak Chair Cummings closed the public hearing. Motion by Campbell, second by Machen, to adopt Resolution No. 15 -27, approving Conditional Use Permit 15 -8 and a Categorical Exemption in the connection therewith. AYES: Machen, Cummings, Campbell, Klinger NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas Motion carried Page 4 —Planning Commission 11/16/15 Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period for this matter begins tomorrow. Commissioner Thomas returned to the Council Chamber. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Development Jim Basham reported that the December 7, 2015 Planning Commission meeting will include a workshop regarding Zoning Text Amendment 15 -1, Amendment to Title 11 related to incidental business activities. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Thomas inquired if Amendment 15 -1 is an ordinance that is already approved by the City Council. Director Basham clarified that the Amendment has been vetted by the City Council, however not formally approved. Vice Chair Machen inquired if the agenda packets for this meeting will be available the week before the meeting. Director Basham confirmed that the agenda packets will be available the week prior to the meeting. Commissioner Campbell stated, in reference to comments made during oral communication, that section of Old Town are legally non - conforming and that as matters Commission, it is their opportunity to bring residences into conformity. ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Chair Cummings adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:53 p.m. o✓J j� Robin Roberts, City Clerk Approved: L�- �- �$'�z./i,- rU,n -.'nP sther C comings, Chair Attest: Robin Roberts, City Clerk